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Let’s save Malawi—new Lingadzi Rotary president Kakhome

July 28, 2024

Kakhome being inducted by immediate past president Giorgia Prizzon * Malawi is stalked by a series of cyclic of socio-economic and environmental challenges * With trickle-down effects on Lilongwe, the administrative capital where Lingadzi Rotary Club operates * Our city Lilongwe bears the brunt of the country’s socio-economic challenges, and the scars of environmental decadence Maravi Express At his official inauguration as new president of Lingadzi Rotary Club yesterday, Limbani Kakhome appealed to fellow Rotarians to work hard towards…

Mobile money subscriber growth of 14.9% reflects Airtel Africa’s support to increase of financial inclusion across its markets

July 28, 2024

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* Transaction value increased by 28.7% in constant currency with annualised transaction value of US$120bn in reported currency * Total customer base grew by 8.6% to 155.4 million with data customer penetration continuing to rise, driving a 13.4% increase in data customers to 64.4 million * Revenue in constant currency grew by 19.0% in Q1’25, driven by 33.4% growth in Nigeria and 22.3% growth in East Africa, respectively By Duncan Mlanjira From its results for financial quarter ended June…

Big Brother Naija Season 9 to start tomorrow July 28 on DStv Access and GOtv Plus channels

July 27, 2024

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* Audiences can look forward to an electrifying twist as for the first time ever, contestants will be entering the game as pairs * Setting the stage for unprecedented alliances and thrilling competition, whose theme intends to inject new energy into the show * With each duo bringing unique dynamics to the house, audiences can expect intense rivalries and unexpected friendships to unfold Maravi Express Malawian enthusiasts of Big Brother Naija should “get ready for a double dose of…

Impact of hunger caused by effects El Niño still very worrisome as WFP orders 29,000 metric tonnes of maize to support affected Malawians

July 27, 2024

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Paul Turnbull and Moses Chimphepo making the announcement * The El Nino, which the country experienced between the year 2023 and 2024 affected the crop production * Due to a long dry spell and has forced many families to be food insecure By Victor Singano Jnr Department of Disaster Preparedness & Management (DoDMA) says the impact of hunger which was caused by El Niño weather phenomenon is still very worrisome because it affected about 5.7 million people whose required…

Two men jailed for 30 months without option of fine for possessing stolen ESCOM conductors

July 27, 2024

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* Prosecutor told the the court that while both first-time offenders they should be given stiffer sentence * As Electricity (Amendment) Act 2024 attracts a maximum sentence of 30 years * Such malpractice costs ESCOM revenue, maintenance and labour costs and also derails efforts to connect new customers Maravi Express Two men have been sentenced to two-and-a-half-years imprisonment in Lilongwe following their conviction for possessing stolen electricity conductors at Kasiya in the district. Police prosecutor, Superintendent Chancy Chikhola, said…

Malawian youths inspired to pursue career in materials engineering

July 27, 2024

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Eng. Precious Kamndaya * The field offers numerous benefits, including the development of specialised technical skills * Continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to work on significant national projects Youthful Malawian civil engineer, Precious Kamndaya is urging young Malawians to consider pursuing a career in materials engineering and make a tangible impact on national infrastructure. Me contends that the field offers numerous benefits, including the development of specialised technical skills, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to work on…

FCB partners Dream Sant’Egidio Centre in cervical cancer fight

July 26, 2024

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* The organisation is doing a commendable work of offering free high quality health services * To vulnerable Malawians living in rural areas, who have no access to good health support By Victor Singano Jnr In an effort aimed at ending cervical cancer among women in Malawi, First Capital Bank (FCB) has partnered the Dream Sant’Egidio Centre by investing K5 million which will help the non-profit making organisation to conduct awareness and other services in the area of Traditional…

TNM supports K5m towards 2024 Umthetho Festival to be graced by Zulu nation King kaZwelithini

July 25, 2024

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* As a truly Malawian company, we are proud of Malawi’s cultural diversity across different tribes and ethnic groups * We are excited to support the Umthetho Cultural Festival and its mission to celebrate Ngoni cultural heritage Maravi Express South Africa’s Zulu nation king Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelethini, that country’s highest ranking Ngoni royal, is expected to grace this year’s celebration of Umthetho Cultural Festival to be held on August 3 at Hora Mountain in Mzimba District. This was announced…

Secretary to Treasury Betchani Tchereni applauds revamped Standard Bank private banking services

July 25, 2024

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Tchereni cuts the ribbon to symbolically launch the service as Standard Bank’s Charity Mughogho looks on * This approach is suitable for our economy, where there is need for more integration as we strive towards the MW2063 vision * The Ministry remains committed to supporting initiatives that promote innovation, customer satisfaction and overall stability of the financial system By Duncan Mlanjira Secretary to Treasury Betchani Tchereni in the Ministry of Finance says innovative and bespoke banking services hold key…

Kansas City Current raves over Temwa Chawinga’s brilliance

July 24, 2024

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* The pass to Temwa Chawinga is exquisite; the final ball is brilliant; the touch by Michelle Cooper to ripple the net; tremendous * Every match, every sporting competition ever played illustrates the lesson. But when Temwa Chawinga * The fastest player in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) — is involved, the lesson hits hard Maravi Express In his weekly ‘Breakdown of the Match’, Robert Rusert of kcsoccerjournal.com — an online publication of Temwa Chawinga’s US club, Kansas…